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JAMES A. RUNDE became America’s longest-serving investment banker at a single institution in May 2014 by celebrating forty years at Morgan Stanley. He is corporate director specializing in strategic and financial advice, best known for his role in advising the United Parcel Service on its IPO in 1999.

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ADVANCE PRAISE FOR UNEQUALED

"This book is a testament to Jim Runde's contributions to the investment banking industry and his invaluable insights and mentoring of colleagues over four decades. Runde presents an indispensable guide to those who would like to refine their performance, build and maintain client relationships, advance their careers, lead with exceptional ideas, and distinguish themselves as professionals."
?COLM KELLEHER, PRESIDENT, MORGAN STANLEY

"There could not be a better compass with which to navigate a career in any service profession than this gem of a book. This is a must-read for any young banker, lawyer, or other professional."
?THOMAS J. REID, MANAGING PARTNER, DAVIS POLK

"Jim Runde's book answers the many questions professionals would benefit from asking but often don't. His practical advice and clear, simple guidance on what to do, and how to behave on critical dimensions of client service are tips from which all service professionals could benefit. I wish I had read them during, not after, my 27-year career in consulting."
?NORA AUFREITER, DIRECTOR EMERITUS, MCKINSEY & COMPANY

"UnEQualed gives great practical advice for those early in their careers and even on down the road to any CEO. Runde shares his own career experiences, both the positive and the painful, so you won't have to learn the hard way. An essential read to achieve your personal best!"
?W. RODNEY MCMULLEN, CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, THE KROGER CO.

"Read this book. Runde makes a strong case that it takes much more than book smarts and hard work to build a successful career. Runde's commonsense guide shares what will make all the difference in achieving excellence."
?RONALD L. SARGENT, CHAIRMAN AND CEO, STAPLES, INC.

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UnEQualed is a candid and unconventional guide to getting ahead and achieving your professional goals. You are smart and hardworking, but so is everyone else you work with. In order to distinguish yourself and get ahead, you need to go beyond your job description. Moving up is about emotional intelligence (EQ), soft skills, networking, visibility, client connections, and maintaining a stellar personal reputation. This book tells you what it really takes to succeed in your field. It is packed with insights, stories, and actionable tips based on the author's 40 years at Morgan Stanley, one of Wall Street's premier firms. You will learn how to lead, when and how to take a chance and use your intuition, and how to get more responsibility sooner in order to accelerate your progress in any competitive profession.

Adapted from James A. Runde's presentations to major corporations and universities, UnEQualed is a step-by-step guide showing you how to network effectively to find mentors and sponsors, gain respect and be heard, deliver commercial results, build and lead engaged teams, and get promoted. EQ is critical in any job today, and Runde explains clearly how to hone this aspect of your personality to adapt to changes, collaborate with colleagues, influence clients, and become an admired boss. UnEQualed's time-tested, practical insights about flourishing in the professional world will help anyone seeking a fulfilling and successful career.